2,334 claims received for voter enrollment

Khammam: Collector Dr K Ilambarithi said here on Thursday that 2,334 new claims as voters were received for the ensuing Legislative Council polls from the graduates constituency.

He disclosed this while responding to a query by Chief Electoral Officer Bhanwarlal during a video-conference. Ilambarithi said under the electoral roll revision-2015, so far 11,625 claims and objections were received in the district.

Special camps were conducted on November 16, 23 and 30 for enrollment of voters. As many as 9,235 claims were received through Form-6, while 39 applications were received for deletion. He said 2,359 applications were received for making changes in voter ID cards and 288 claims were for changing polling stations.

The Collector said a godown was constructed at a cost of Rs 30 lakh for storing EVMs. He appealed to the CEO to sanction additional funds for building a floor of the godown.

Bhanwarlal said in view of the election to the graduates and teachers constituencies in February 2015, the Collectors should take up a widespread campaign to ensure that graduates/teachers exercise their franchise. Those who do not possess voter ID cards should apply.

He called upon youth completing 18 years by January 1, 2015, to enrol as voters. A receipt should be provided to those who apply. The applicants should submit a photograph. Attestation by a gazetted officer was not required. The CEO urged all graduates to apply on time.

District Revenue officer J Siva Srinivasulu and Deputy Tahsidar(election wing) were present.